Basic Masonry Estimating Seminar

Learn the basics of masonry estimating or refresh your memory in this eight-hour Basic Masonry Estimating seminar. This session will include a step-by-step approach to the estimating procedure including direct and indirect costs, materials, labor, equipment, project and office overhead and, of course, profit.

This intensive course will teach the key areas of responsibility for estimators such as bidding documents, estimate types, estimating mathematics, bid forms and computer solutions.

It's no wonder the most profitable companies are companies with the most educated estimators. Enroll your employees today and watch your profits grow!

• Introduction
• The Architectural Process
• The Estimation Process
• Masonry Materials
• Masonry Practices
• General Requirements & Profits
• The Take-Off
• The Proposal
• Warranty & Closeout
• The Computer and the Mason
• Conclusion

This course offers all masons the opportunity to develop and improve their estimating skills. It is a different and unique course in which attendees will learn through participation and interaction with other estimators. Topics of instruction include:

• Bidding Documents
• Estimate Types
• Commercial vs. Residential
• Quanity Take-Off Methods
• Estimating Mathematics
• The Bid Package & Typical Bid Forms
• Price Cost Indexes & Geographical Adjustments
• Solutions

Each student successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of completion. Only those students completing the full 8 hours of instruction are eligible for the certificate.

MCAA Member First Attendee: $450.00, Each Additional Attendee: $400.00

Non-Member First Attendee: $550.00, Each Additional Attendee: $500.00

Complete tuition for each attendee must be submitted before students will be admitted to class.

Requests for refunds must be received in writing by MCAA no later than thirty days prior to the event.

If you have questions, please contact the Mason Contractors Association of America toll free at 800-536-2225.

33 South Roselle Road    •   Schaumburg, IL 60193    •   TF: 800-536-2225    •   P: 847-301-0001    •   F: 847-301-1110